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Marine order 11—Living and working conditions on vessels

Improving standards for the welfare of seafarers.

Current Marine Order 11 (Living and working conditions on vessels) 2024
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Marine order 11 implements the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and sets out the requirements for: 

  • seafarers working on vessels
  • conditions of employment
  • accommodation, food and catering
  • health protection, medical care, welfare and social security protection
  • noise levels on board vessels
  • additional requirements for living and working conditions on regulated Australian vessels.
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Refer to the Federal Register of Legislation for previous versions of this marine order.
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Last updated: 23 December 2024